Applications for DC Summer Jobs will be available at 3:15pm on January 27!

 

Applications for Mayor Vincent C. Gray’s One City Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) will be available on Friday, January 27th at 3:15pm!

The SYEP is a locally-funded program administered by the DC Department Of Employment Services (DOES) Office of Youth Programs that provides summer jobs and work readiness training to District youth between the

ages of 14-21.

Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis and all applications must be received by Friday, February 17, 2012 in order to be considered. Space is very limited as last year, only 12,000 youth were selected. Students who are interested in a summer job are encouraged to apply early and comply with all posted deadlines.

Youth may complete their application from any computer with an Internet connection. If you need assistance with your application or a place to access the Internet, you can attend Midnight Madness – an official SYEP application kick-off event. Midnight Madness will take place on Friday, January 27 from 3:15pm until 12:00 midnight at the DOES building (4058 Minnesota Avenue NE, adjacent to the Minnesota Avenue Metro station). DOES staff will be on hand to assist youth and their families and to answer any questions.

The 2012 SYEP will begin on Monday, June 25, 2012 and will end by Friday, August 3, 2012.

For additional information about the 2012 “One City Summer Youth Employment Program,” residents can visit: http://www.summerjobs.dc.gov/ or 

call DOES at (202) 698-3492.

Applications for the DC Council's Youth Internship program are now available! Juniors and Seniors are encouraged to apply!

The DC Council’s Youth Internship Program (CYIP) provides high school juniors and seniors with exciting opportunities to gain meaningful professional and educational enrichment experiences by working in the offices of DC Council Members.

The CYIP is divided into two semesters (fall/spring) and is an excellent opportunity for youth to utilize their leadership skills by participating in community service projects and legislative hearings. Interns will also learn about the rich history of the District of Columbia.

At the DC Council, interns will have an opportunity to be involved with many aspects of city government. Therefore, interns must be good team players, know how to prioritize tasks and manage their time well.

The Fall Internship Program will run from October 24, 2011 – December 16, 2011 and the Spring Internship Program will run from
January 24, 2012 – April 27, 2012.

Applicants must be at least sixteen (16) years of age and no older than nineteen (19) years of age and must meet the following requirements:

• Be a resident of the District of Columbia;
• Be legally authorized to work in the District of Columbia;
• Be a high school junior or senior at a school located in the District of Columbia;
• Maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale;
• Be available to work in an assigned Council office at least eight (8) hours per week;
• Be available to work up to six (6) hours one Saturday every other month at the Council’s Youth-Only Hearings; and
• Be willing to complete community service projects.

Completed Application Packets should be faxed to
(202) 727-3888 or mailed to:

1350 Pennsylvania Ave., NW

Office of Youth Programs

Suite G-11

Washington, DC 20004

Application packets should be sent no later than
October 17, 2011.